Junior Parkrun at Lloyd Park – every Sunday
Croydon’s popular timed parkrun event in Lloyds Park has been extended to junior runners.
Sundays now see teams of enthusiastic volunteers managing the weekly 2km junior parkrun, which in it’s […]
November 2016
FAIRFIELD’S TRANSFORMATION ON TRACK
Croydon Council’s cabinet has welcomed a report confirming that the £30million makeover of Fairfield Halls – which will see the 1960s building transformed into a stunning new arts venue – is on track.
Cabinet members last night approved the progress report outlining the extensive […]
Serial fraudster jailed after council investigation
A Norbury woman who fraudulently claimed nearly £192,000 in benefits has been jailed for seven years after a Croydon Council-led prosecution.
Angel Jackson, aged 52, from Solent Court, London Road, Norbury, was sentenced on Friday after being found […]
Greater responsibility for communities as town hall powers are handed to residents
Communities are to be given more responsibility for the things that matter most to them as part of a new scheme aimed at devolving town hall powers to residents.
Three pilots will be established in South Norwood, Purley […]
Public raises more than £15,000 so far for those affected by Croydon tram derailment
The public have raised more than £15,000 so far to help the victims, families and communities affected by the Croydon tram derailment.
Over 500 people have donated to the JustGiving page set up by the council, in the […]
Plan revealed to stamp out burden of loneliness
Tips to empower individuals and communities to eradicate the social ills of being isolated and feeling lonely are at the heart of the first annual report from Croydon’s director of public health.
Rachel Flowers, who took up her […]
Tram incident remembered at Armistice Day ceremony in town centre
The sky was blue and the sun shining but there was an unmistakably serious and sombre atmosphere at the annual Armistice Day ceremony on Friday as the passing of those in Wednesday’s tram incident was remembered.
An estimated […]
In our prayers – a personal message from Tony Newman, leader, Croydon Council
Councillor Tony Newman, leader of the council
This has been a harrowing week for the people of Croydon, following Wednesday’s horrific tram incident. Yet, despite the unimaginable sense of tragedy that we […]
Croydon Council and the Mayor of London announce specialist support for those directly affected by tram derailment
The leader of Croydon Council and the Mayor of London have today announced specialist support available for those affected by the Croydon tram derailment.
An official fundraising page has been set up by the council for anyone wishing […]
UPDATED Friday 11 Nov (Am): Transport information following tram incident
British Transport Police and other emergency services are currently on the scene at a major incident at Sandilands tram stop in Croydon.
Officers are working to deal with a tram derailment, which has led to number of casualties.
People […]